Question:

Hi guys. I am trying to get it right from the start.

What do I need to get it started?

Also, can I insert forms and other tools in my projects if I choose to go for the C++ instead of C# ?

(Note that I was programming in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) in excel….)

Solution:

You’ll need this

http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/#2008-Visual-CS

Regarding c++/c# comparison, it’s a bit complicated as c++ offers you access to do many things(in a harder way), but c# offers the advantages of a modern programming language.
A straight answer to your question would be “Yes, you can do forms in c++ also”, but you’ll not be having all the functionality already built in c#.